libupnp ☆

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Description:
Portable UPnP development kit

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: upnp networking dlna iot sdk

Install: brew install libupnp

About:
Libupnp is a comprehensive, open-source UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) development kit. It provides a framework for building devices and control points that can seamlessly discover and communicate on a network. Its primary value is enabling developers to easily create interoperable IoT and media sharing applications.

Key Features:

Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Supports both UPnP Device and Control Point functionality
Compliant with UPnP Device Architecture 1.1 specification
Includes the Portable SDK for UPnP Devices

Use Cases:

Developing UPnP-enabled media servers and renderers (DLNA)
Creating smart home IoT devices that auto-discover on a network
Building control point applications to manage UPnP devices

Alternatives:

gupnp – GObject-based UPnP library, often used in GNOME environments
miniupnpc – Lightweight client-side library focused primarily on port mapping

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 10:40am		0	VERSION_BUMP	bdda368b
Oct 8, 2024 2:58am		0	VERSION_BUMP	6f6a9ef1